The infinitive of purpose

MÓNICA GIRALDO MEDINA

A to-infinitive can be used to express purpose:

I'm calling to place an order for delivery.

Diya went to the door to open it.

To pass this test, you need to achieve a score of 60% or

more.

In order to and so as to can be used for emphasis in more formal

styles: He took a book with him in order to have something to

read on the train.

The parties started negotiations so as to reach an

agreement as soon as possible.

In order to attract a wider audience, we need to rethink

our marketing strategy.

Answer these questions with an infinitive of purpose:

Why did you travel to London? (go sightseeing)I travelled to London to go sightseeing

Why do you walk to work? (save money)I walk to work to save money

Why did you go to the supermarket? (buy some cheese)I went to the supermarket to buy some cheese

Why did he go to Scotland? (visit some friends)He went to Scotland to visit some friends

Why did you phone your sister? (have a chat)I phoned my sister to have a chat

REWRITE THESE SENTENCES USING THE INFINITIVE OF

PURPOSE.1. I'M GOING TO THE BANK BECAUSE I WANT TO GET SOME MONEY.I'M GOING TO THE BANK TO GET SOME MONEY.

2. I WENT TO THE BEACH BECAUSE I WANTED TO SUNBATHE.3. She went to the South because she wanted to visit her

grandchildren.4. They're going to study hard because they don't want to fail again.5. The dog did all the tricks because it wanted to get the rewards.6. Francis is going to Africa because he wants to go on a safari.

Passive Voice ( Simple Present)PASSIVE VOICE PASSIVE VOICE is used when the focus is on the

action. It is not important or not known, however, who or what is performing the action.

Example 1: My bike was stolen.Here the focus is on the fact that my bike was stolen. I

do not know, however, who did it.Example 2: A mistake was made.In this case, I focus on the fact that a mistake was

made, but I do not blame anyone (e.g. You have made a mistake).

STRUCTURESTRUCTURETense Subjec

t Verb Object

Simple Prese

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Active: Rita writes a letter.Passive:

A letter is written

by Rita.

ATTENTION!ATTENTION!In the “ByBy” phrase make sure to change the

subject pronouns by object pronounsobject pronouns!

Let’s practice! Rewrite the Let’s practice! Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.sentences in passive voice.

He opens the door. _______________________________ We set the table. _________________________________ She pays a lot of money. __________________________I draw a picture. __________________________________They wear blue shoes. ____________________________ 

The door is opened by him

The table is set by us

Blue shoes are worn by them

A picture is drawn by me

A lot of money is paid by her

Let’s practice! Rewrite the Let’s practice! Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.sentences in passive voice.

They don't help you. _____________________________He doesn't open the book._______________________ You do not write the letter. ______________________ Does your mum pick you up?

_________________________________________________Does the police officer catch the thief?

___________________________________________________

You aren’t helped by themThe book isn´t opened by himThe letter isn´t written by you

Are you picked up by your mom?

Is the thief caught by the police officer?